Sunday, 31 December 2006
Holiday snaps
Christmas breakfast with Nona
Finally some pictures
And here's my one finished Twinkletoe. These will be great little slippers when I get the gauge right and make it fit my foot. Not sure what to do with these (if I ever finished the second one). They might go to my brother's girlfriend who has pretty small feet and loves green.
Wednesday, 27 December 2006
Post xmas malaise
My wavy scarf is rattling along now that I have given up on the twinkletoes. I'm onto the 6th repeat fter doing 2.5 today. I have to ball up the next skein so I can finish the second half of the scarf. Should be done soon though. Hopefully it'll still be a little cool when we go to the UK so I can wear it. Will get some pictures of that soon too.
On a non-knitting note. We have finally decided to head to the UK about Easter time for 4-5 weeks as Euan is yet to meet any of his family and Dan and I haven't been for almost 2 years. I get such itchy feet after a year without travel. Luckily Dad has agreed to give us a few extra frequent flyer points so we shouldn't have to pay for the flights, otherwise we just couldn't afford it. Yay, I'm so excited!! Just trying to work out what nappies to take now.
Christmas was really nice. Euan was spoilt rotten by the family which thrilled us. They'd been pretty nonplussed about his birthday and first Christmas so we weren't holding out breath but it was a wonderful day. He is so tuckered out after all the parties and eating.
I promise I'll have a whole lot of pictures for next time. Hopefully I'll get them up before we reach 2007!
Friday, 22 December 2006
Present for me
But anyway... I got four balls of Rowan Calmer. I refused to pay the prices asked in Oz so I bought direct from the UK and it was so much cheaper. It is just beautiful yarn. I plan to make a few pairs of knitty's finest. Hopefully some will be done in time for Christmas as I wanted them as presents. Fingers crossed.
While I was at it I thought I'd chuck in a ball of 100% alpaca sock yarn for myself. I want to have the finest dressed feet around. Artesano Alpaca is fair trade wool from Bolivia and OMG I have never felt anything so soft. I can't wait to start knitting with it, though I might try some cheaper stuff for my first pair of socks. Watch this space...
Christmas is coming
The final presentation:
Monday, 18 December 2006
Making waves
Saturday, 16 December 2006
On the needles
Something great for girls. Brilliant for the little ones or over a day nappy for bigger kids.
This would be great for boys or girls. One of our specialities.
If Euan sleeps well this weekend, they'll be up on Monday.
Just dyeing to show you...
Welcome to me!
Tuesday, 8 August 2006
Secret Pal 11 Questionnaire
Sorry to put this in a weird spot. I just didn't think everyone would want to read it. I hope it's helpful!
1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
I hate novelty fibers and really chunky yarns.
2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?
4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
5. What's your favorite scent?
6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?
Love sweets but not a huge fan of chocolate. Don’t really have a favourite but love chewy things.
7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin?
8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)
9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand?
Love purples, blues, reds – deep not pastels. Don’t really like orange, mustards.
10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
Have a 2yo son and a very old husband J Also have a big fluffy Maine Coon cat called Koshka.
11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?
Not really. Doesn’t get cold enough.
12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
Clothes for anyone. I make a lot of baby stuff but really want to make more things for myself. I mainly makes tops and sweaters but I’m hoping to make some skirts for summer. I also like making bags and doing a bit of felting.
13. What are you knitting right now?
A sweater for me, some pants for a friend’s baby, a baby sweater, some socks.
14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?
15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?
17. How old is your oldest UFO?
18. What is your favorite holiday?
Going to
19. Is there anything that you collect?
Apart from yarn? No.
20. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have?
I’m dying to try some Handmaiden Sea Silk and Classic Elite Bamboo.
21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?
I want to learn to knit lace and I’d like to work on my cables. I think I can do everything else, it just needs more practice.
22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?
Yep. Size 8.5 feet so length 9.5” and circ 8”
23. When is your birthday?
24. Are you on Ravelry? If so, what's your ID?